Sage-Infused Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

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Lean turkey meatballs simmered in a light tomato sauce, served over zucchini noodles for a satisfying, digestion-friendly meal. This Italian-inspired Whole30 recipe (low-carb), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ground turkey, zucchini, tomato sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz ground turkey
3 medium, spiralized zucchini
1 cup (no sugar added) tomato sauce
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh sage
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine ground turkey, 1 tbsp chopped sage, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined, then form into 12 small meatballs (about 1 inch each).
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove meatballs and set aside.
Step 3: Add 1 cup tomato sauce to the same skillet, bring to a gentle simmer, then return meatballs to the sauce. Cover and cook for 8 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked. Serve immediately over 3 cups spiralized zucchini noodles.